On Anger, Stress and Conflict

creates a sense of repentance in the other person and he tries to correct himself. In this sense, forgiveness has a value in terms of social reform. Although Islam allows retaliation with certain strict conditions, but fulfilling these conditions is so difficult that it practically means that one should not retaliate. The message of the Quran in such situations is: Opt for forgiveness. Do not try to retaliate, because retaliation is bound to create some more problems.